Gaza Region

Report:

Egypt to open Rafah crossing for the transfer of wounded Gazans

Media in Egypt report that Rafah crossing will be opened for the purpose of transferring wounded Palestinian Arabs into Egypt.

Report:

US and Israel discussing future of Gaza Strip

Sources tell Bloomberg the US and Israel are exploring multiple options for future of Gaza if Israel succeeds in ousting Hamas.

Amid war in Gaza:

Chile and Colombia recall their ambassadors to Israel

Earlier, Bolivia's government broke diplomatic ties with Israel and accused Israel of committing crimes against humanity.

IDF Commander: “The eyes of the world are on us'

162nd Division Commander Brig. Gen. Itzik Cohen tells soldiers: 'We didn't choose this battle, the enemy wanted it, the enemy started it.'

Commander of Hamas Central Jabaliya Battalion eliminated

Ibrahim Biari, responsible for sending numerous terrorists over border on October 7, numerous attacks over the years, killed in Gaza.

2 soldiers killed battling Hamas in northern Gaza

Sergeant Roei Wolf and Sergeant Lavi Lipshitz fell while defending Israel against Hamas terrorists during war in northern Gaza.

Britain:

Ministerial aide fired after calling for ceasefire in Gaza

Ministerial aide Paul Bristow removed from government role after sending a letter to PM calling for permanent ceasefire in Gaza.

Gallant:

'Hamas has 2 options, unconditional surrender or death'

Defense Minister says that rescue of Private Ori Megidish demonstrates the importance of the ground operation in Gaza.

IDF rescues soldier kidnapped by Hamas on October 7

PVT. Ori Megidish is the first person abducted by Hamas and other terrorists in Gaza to be rescued by the IDF.

Netanyahu:

'Hamas will be crippled, Gaza won't be the same'

PM speaks to Cabinet about the war against Hamas and Israel's goals in the war.

Iranian President warns:

'Israel's actions in Gaza may force everyone to act'

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says Israel's ongoing bombardment of Gaza "may force everyone" to act.

Musk to Shin Bet chief:

'Internet access to Gaza - for humanitarian purposes only'

Report: Elon Musk told Shin Bet chief and PM Netanyahu that US and Israel would supervise any provision of internet to Gaza.

Netanyahu's brother:

'Why should only he resign? Why not also Benny Gantz?'

Iddo Netanyahu on the calls for his brother to take responsibility for Hamas attack: Why should only he resign?

Biden to Netanyahu:

'Israel has every right to defend itself from terrorism'

Biden speaks to Netanyahu for the eighth time since the war in Gaza started.

Watch:

IDF tanks, infantry operate in Gaza

Security forces eliminate terrorists who shot at them as well as terrorists identified on the coastline near the Zikim area.

Rocket barrage on Tel Aviv, central Israel

1 hurt running for safe room during rocket attack, fire caused in Ramat Gan building.

IDF Spokesman:

'IDF gradually expanding scope of actions in Gaza'

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says families of 230 Hamas abductees have received notifications.

IDF expands ground operations in Gaza

IAF continues airstrikes as ground troops push deeper into Gaza.

Former DM Shaul Mofaz:

'Release all the terrorists from the prisons'

Former Cos and Defense Minister says he supports release of all terrorists in exchange for hostages being held by Hamas.

IDF spokesman:

'Hamas leader is using psychological terrorism'

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari says 311 families of IDF soldiers have been notified that their loved ones fell in the war.

UN General Assembly calls for 'humanitarian ceasefire' in Gaza

Israel and the US vote against the resolution which fails to condemn Hamas for the October 7 attack against Israelis.

Iran warns Israel:

'The finger is on the trigger'

Iran's Foreign Minister says Lebanese and Palestinian Arab terrorists are ready to respond to Israeli ground operation in the Gaza Strip.

US officials:

'Talks on release of hostages will continue'

US government officials say talks will continue to pursue hostage negotiations, despite the intensification of Israeli strikes on Gaza.

PA reports:

Israeli tanks entered Gaza

The reports come after IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari announced IDF ground forces would be intensifying the ground operation.

White House:

'We'd support pause in fighting to allow release of hostages'

White House spokesman John Kirby says US supports a pause in operations in Gaza in order for humanitarian aid to enter.

Hamas battalion commander killed in Gaza

Madhath Mubashar, Commander of Hamas' Western Khan Yunis Battalion, took part in attacks against Israeli civilian communities and soldiers.

IDF conducts targeted raids inside the Gaza Strip

IDF strikes terror targets belonging to the Hamas terrorist organization in the Shuja'iyya area and throughout the Gaza Strip.

European Council condemns Hamas, urges humanitarian aid

European Council stresses Israel's right to defend itself from Hamas, but also calls for humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip.

Biden meets Muslim American leaders

The meeting comes amid criticism by Muslim Americans over the President's handling of the crisis in Gaza.

Report:

Defense leaders agreed Hamas was not interested in conflict

The leaders of the IDF and Shin Bet for the past year stated that Hamas wanted to gain legitimacy in Gaza through civilian measures

Commander of Hamas Daraj Tuffah Battalion killed in Gaza

Daraj Tuffah Battalion's operatives played a significant role in the invasion and murderous attack against Israel on October 7th.

Israel kills Hamas leader who was part of planning of massacre

Shadi Barud, Deputy Head of Hamas’ Intelligence Directorate who planned massacre together with Yahya Sinwar, killed in airstrike.

Biden:

'I have no confidence in Palestinian death count in Gaza'

US President says he has "no confidence" in the PA's reported official death toll in the Gaza Strip. CAIR demands apology.

9 years later:

Families of captives to be recognized as victims of hostilities

Families of Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed, held by Hamas since 2014 and 2015, will be recognized as victims of hostilities.

A humanitarian solution for Gaza: Unconditional surrender now!

If Hamas leadership decides to surrender unconditionally rather than dying in the coming battle, the hostages will have be returned.Op-ed.

Israeli soccer coach:

'My country is bleeding but no one will break us'

Watch: Barak Bakhar, who manages Red Star Belgrade, gives impassioned speech about Israel.

Security source:

'When the power goes, Hamas will be forced out of the tunnels'

Official says without power, the ventilation systems in Hamas' tunnels won't work and leaders will be forced to leave tunnels or suffocate.

2 hurt in heavy rocket barrage on central Israel

Red alert sirens activated in central Israel, Judea and Samaria communities as Hamas claims it fired a heavy barrage on Tel Aviv.

Israeli source:

'Hamas adopts the Nazis' methods of hiding its atrocities'

Israeli political source notes similarities between freed captive Yocheved Lifshitz's statements of her conditions and fake Nazi tours.

Obama warns:

'Some of Israel's actions in Gaza could weaken support'

Former President says any Israeli strategy in Gaza that ignores the human costs of the war could "backfire".

Former Mossad chief:

'No need to rush ground incursion in Gaza'

Former Mossad chief says that the more the IDF trains for ground entry, the more significant the results of the move will be.

Canada:

Ontario party kicks out member over anti-Israel statement

Ontario New Democratic Party removes lawmaker who criticized Israel's actions in Gaza while failing to condemn Hamas.

Report:

US concerned about Israel’s plan of action in Gaza

Officials tell New York Times the Biden administration is concerned that Israel lacks achievable military objectives in Gaza.

After 17 days:

Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz freed from Hamas captivity

Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz, who were kidnapped from Nahal Oz, have been released by Hamas, their husbands remain hostages.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'We're well prepared for the ground operations in the south'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi speaks with commanders of the 146th Division: We want to bring Hamas to a state of full dismantling.

Watch:

Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz arrive at Rafah Crossing

Hamas releases 2 captives of the over 200 who were abducted to Gaza during Simchat Torah massacre.

5 commanders of Hamas Aerial Array killed since start of war

IDF eliminates commanders of military arm of Hamas which played significant role in attack against Israel.

The terrorists' confessions:

'We beheaded people, set fire to houses with people inside'

Interrogations reveal Hamas offered $10,000 and an apartment to anyone who abducted an Israeli to Gaza.

PA prime minister:

'The Palestinians have owned this land for thousands of years'

Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh accuses Israel of "genocide" in Gaza, calls Israel a 'colonialist entity.'

New York Times:

Hamas likely to release 50 hostages with dual citizenship

Terror group uses its hundreds of hostages in attempt to forestall ground invasion by Israel following massacre of 1,400 Israelis.

Jewish wisdom during the Tragedy of War

Bitter truths from Kohelet-Ecclesiastes that was read in Synagogues on Shabbat Shemini Atzeret October 7, 2023.

Not just revenge

Our lofty goal is the return to Zion. This just war will end only when our nation lifts up its head and becomes the master of its land.Op-ed

Archbishop of Canterbury:

'Don't assume Israel was behind Gaza hospital explosion'

Church of England's spiritual head says assuming Israeli culpability for Gaza hospital explosion is an "antisemitic blood libel".

IDF continues extensive strikes in Gaza

PA reports say IDF carried out strikes near Shifa and Al Quds hospitals. Hezbollah terror targets struck in the north.

Senior Israeli official:

'There will be no ceasefire in Gaza'

Senior Israeli official tells CNN there will be “no ceasefire” in Gaza amid efforts to free hostages.

Blinken:

'We're trying to make sure that civilians in Gaza are protected'

Secretary of State says US talks with Israel on ground incursion in Gaza are focused on the need to minimize harming of innocent civilians.

Biden and Netanyahu agree:

'Critical assistance' will continue to flow into Gaza

White House says Biden and Netanyahu agreed that aid will continue to enter Gaza.

Bennett to BBC interviewer:

'The BBC has taken the Gazan side, shame on you'

Former Prime Minister confronts BBC interviewer who only asked him questions concerning the citizens of Gaza.

IDF believes Hamas is losing control of Gaza

750,000 Gazans defy Hamas to obey IDF orders to evacuate northern Gaza as military steps up its attacks on Hamas leadership.

Hamas Artillery Array leader killed in Gaza

Muhamad Qatmash, who was responsible for artillery operations in Hamas' Central Brigade in Gaza, killed in airstrike.